Alaska Weather Forecast
Alaska weather: 35°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in Alaska
No protection needed for most skin types. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Short-haired dogs need a coat below freezing, and paw salt should be rinsed off after walks. |
| Older adults | Cold raises blood pressure. Layer up before going out and keep living areas above 18°C. |
| Children | Cover extremities - hands, ears and faces lose heat fastest. Watch for wind chill on the way to school. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Alaska?
Alaska is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 58.3019, -134.4197. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Alaska right now?
It is currently 35°F (1°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 46% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Alaska?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Alaska, which has a subarctic climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Alaska in?
Alaska observes America/Juneau (UTC-08:00). The local time is 3:48 PM.
How many people live in Alaska?
Alaska has a population of approximately 733.000.
What is the nearest airport to Alaska?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 576 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Alaska?
Popular options include Denali National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Kobuk Valley National Park.
What places are in Alaska?
Alaska covers 12 places in this atlas, including Denali National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Kobuk Valley National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 3:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
